Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 24.0 yuan [1]. Core Views - The company is gradually correcting its operations and rebuilding morale, despite facing short-term pressures on its fundamentals. The new chairman emphasizes a long-term approach to support gradual adjustments [5]. - The company reported a revenue of 2.132 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 18.58%, and a net profit of 257 million yuan, down 26.56% year-on-year [1][5]. - The second quarter of 2025 saw revenue of 1.030 billion yuan, a decline of 9.11% year-on-year, with a net profit of 76 million yuan, down 31.57% year-on-year [1][5]. Financial Summary - Revenue Forecasts: - 2024A: 5,519 million yuan - 2025E: 4,781 million yuan (down 13.4%) - 2026E: 5,172 million yuan (up 8.2%) - 2027E: 5,583 million yuan (up 7.9%) [1][9] - Net Profit Forecasts: - 2024A: 893 million yuan - 2025E: 666 million yuan (down 25.4%) - 2026E: 810 million yuan (up 21.5%) - 2027E: 899 million yuan (up 11.0%) [1][9] - Earnings Per Share (EPS): - 2024A: 1.15 yuan - 2025E: 0.86 yuan - 2026E: 1.04 yuan - 2027E: 1.15 yuan [1][9] - Valuation Ratios: - Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for 2025E: 22 times - Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for 2025E: 2.5 times [1][9]. Market Performance - The company’s stock price has fluctuated between 25.01 yuan and 16.25 yuan over the past 12 months, with a current price of 19.12 yuan [2].
中炬高新(600872):2025年中报点评及业绩交流会反馈:经营逐步纠偏,士气重新凝聚